Japan's Parliament Elects
Mori as New Prime Minister

TOKYO -- Japan's parliament elected Yoshiro Mori as the country's new prime minister Wednesday, succeeding the ailing Keizo Obuchi, who remains in a coma.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party earlier chose Mr. Mori, a beefy power broker and former college rugby player, as its new leader, paving the way for him to succeed Obuchi. But his selection won't end the political uncertainty that has gripped Japan.